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VALUE OF THE TIMED UP AND GO TEST IN PREDICTING FALLS AMONG STABLE CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE PATIENTS
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Objective: To determine the optimal cut-off point of the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test in predicting falls among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Methods: A prospective cohort study on 107 stable COPD patients at the respiratory clinic, District 11 Hospital. TUG test and falls were monitored for 6 months. ROC curve analysis was used to determine the optimal cut-off point. A prospective cohort study was conducted on 107 stable COPD patients at the respiratory clinic, District 11 Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City. TUG test was performed and TUG time was calculated; monitor falls in the next 6 months. ROC curve analysis was used to determine the optimal cut-off point. Results: TUG time was significantly higher in fallers compared to non-fallers (13.0 ± 2.8 vs 10.4 ± 1.8 seconds, p<0.001). The area under the ROC curve was 0.798 (95% CI: 0.636-0.961). At the cut-off point of 11.62 seconds, the test showed 80% sensitivity and 81% specificity. Conclusion: The TUG test with a cut-off point of 11.62 seconds is a valuable tool in predicting falls among Vietnamese COPD patients.
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Timed Up and Go test, balance, fall, risk factors
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